Global Quality Systems Manager

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requisition
Position Type: (US) Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:
Telecommuting Permitted;
Option to commute 3 days per week.
Travel: 5% domestic travel required for site visits and meetings.
Rate of Pay: $106,517 - $106,517. Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

• Manage the successful implementation, coordination, and administration of new QHSE enterprise management system software as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Act as Global Owner and Administrator for Kerry Global QHSE management software.
• Lead & support all business-as-usual system global activities as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Assist with identification, implementation, and usage of IT systems for QHSE activities as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Deliver technical input of IT systems roadmaps that include enhancements to current systems, creation and integration of new and existing systems and timelines to achieve a best-in-class QHSE systems model as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Lead QHSE systems projects, including the systemization of global standards/procedures (crisis management, food safety plans, food defense plans, sustainability metrics, etc.) as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Manage QHSE Systems cross‑functional relationships including ICT, Finance, Operations, etc. as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Lead automated processes, reporting, analysis and trending of KPIs as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our Global QS system as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Train and support sites on the correct usage of QHSE tools as a Global Quality Systems Manager.
• Work with the QHSE teams to identify and develop continuous improvement strategies that will drive a Quality & Safety culture and best‑in‑class practice as a Global Quality Systems Manager.

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Biological or Environmental Science, Food Science, Environmental Biology, Environmental Management, or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a Quality Systems Practitioner or related occupation.

• Employing software technologies such as system builds, configuration, and deployment related to highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of application maintenance, design, and development required, including ability to create bespoke applications that meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizing ICT Connectivity Protocols developed to automate connections between different ICT systems to support the digitalization process.
• Developing Performance Metrics and KPIs to define value‑adding Food Safety Quality metrics and KPIs, and harvest the data and systems for reporting.
• Applying subject‑matter expertise on global manufacturing facilities to design and execute optimum global solutions, and disseminate best practices.
• EHS and FSQ Industry practices.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.